Amazing Belarus
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Arrival to Minsk
- Arrival to Minsk National airport.
- Meeting with a tour guide. Transfer to Minsk. On the way – photo-stop near the Mound of Glory.
- Minsk city tour, You will see the capital’s main monuments and places of interest: The National Library building, Victory Square with its 38-meter obelisk and the eternal flame commemorating the heroes of World War II, the Trinity suburb and the Afghanistan War Monument on the Island of Tears, the Upper town, the Catholic and Orthodox Cathedrals, Independence Square with the House of Government, the KGB historical office, the Residence of the President, the Ice Hockey Arena and a football stadium, etc.
- Hotel check-in.
- Overnight stay at
hotel Minsk.
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Stalin Line – Tank Riding – Dudutki
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- Drive to Stalin line.
- The Historical and Cultural Complex Stalin Line was founded to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Soviet People’s Victory in the Great Patriotic War and was opened to the public on 30 January 2005 in memory of the defenders of Minsk. The idea of this unique memorial came from the internationalist warriors charitable foundation “The Memory of Afgan”.These unique structures were a part of the defense system created at the beginning of the 1930s along the western border of the Soviet Union. This system is unofficially called the Stalin Line similar to the famous Maginot Line and the Mannerheim Line.
- Tank riding (10 persons on 1 tank). Drive to Dudutki.
- Dudutki is one of the most attended museums in Belarus. Close to the village of Dudichi, next to the complex there once stood the mansion of the Yelsky family that turned Dudichi into a big crafts and trading center, a “manor of muses”. By 1800 the mansion included not only the house of the hosts and crafts shops but also a wooden church, a wind mill, three taverns, a garden, a greenhouse, a small tannery. Fairs were held every Woodworker’s shop month there. Visitors are offered to taste products from a local brewery (home-distilled vodka, bread, honey and cucumbers), from a bakery (freshly baked bread, butter and three kinds of cheese) and from a local mill (bread baked by peas Tank riding (10 persons on 1 tank).
- Drive to Dudutki, Dudutki is one of the most attended museums in Belarus. Close to the Village of Dudichi, next to the complex there once stood the Mansion of the Yelsky Family that turned Dudichi into a big crafts and Trading Center, a " Manor of muses". By 1800 the Mansion included not only the house of the hosts and crafts shops but also a Wooden Church, a wind mill, three taverns, a garden, a greenhouse, a small tannery. Fairs were held every woodworker's shop month free.
- Visitors are offered to taste products from a local brewery (home-distilled vodka, bread, honey and cucumbers), from a bakery (freshly baked bread, butter and three kinds of cheese) and from a local mill (bread baked by peasants with a piece of lard). In the end of a tour guest are getting
a carriage ride.
- Return to Minsk.
- Overnight
stay at hotel Minsk.
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Aqua Park
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- Transfer to Lebyazhiy Aqua Park of full-day visit (Aqua Park + spa zone).
- Transfer to
hotel and Overnight stay at hotel Minsk.
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Excursion to Mir and Neshwizh castles
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- The most valuable monuments of Belarus are castles and parks of Mir and Nesvizh. These monuments are on the list of the UNESCO cultural heritage. Mir is a small town in the Grodno region. It is known for its famous castle, one of the UNESCO World Heritage on the territory of Belarus. The castle was built in the XVI century. Its architectural image, heavy walls and towers, picturesque courtyard impress everybody.
- The construction of this Gothic style castle was started in the 1520s by Duke Ilinich. In 1568 the castle came into the hands of Mikolay Radziwil, who completed it in Renaissance style. You will get acquainted with the gorgeous Mir Castle, ascend one of the towers; visit the museum and the chapel with the tomb. 12.30 -13.30 Lunch at restaurant in Mir or Neshwizh 13.30-14.30 – transfer to Neshwizh Neswizh is one of the most influential towns in the history of the Great Duchy of Lithuania.
- Neswizh palace is a sight included into the UNESCO World Heritage list and has a unique architecture and a large surrounding park. The excursion is held around the castle halls: Big dinner hall, Small dinner hall and the Ballroom. The system of defense fortifications turned the palace into a secure fortress, one of the most elaborate fortresses in Europe.
- Enjoy unique architectural monuments of 16th -18th centuries – town gates “Slutskaya Brama”, town hall with a market place, Benedictine monastery, Jesuit Catholic Church, the first example of baroque style in Belarus and a breathtaking Neswizh Palace with the park.
- Neswizh is a city-treasure which charm is not lost in the course of time.
- Return back to Hotel and Overnight stay at Hotel.
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Berezniki Biosphere Reserve – National Dinner
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- Drive to Berezinsky biosphere reserve.
- The Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve is the gem of the Belarusian Poozerye (Lake District), one of the oldest protected areas in Belarus of the highest rank. It has gained international fame as a model of undisturbed wilderness not only of the CIS but also all over Europe.
- Today there are only two reserves in Belarus: Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve and the Polesie State Radioecological Reserve. Set up in the wake of the man-made environmental disaster, the Polesie reserve is a place of rehabilitation and research. It is virtually closed to tourists. The Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve is a protected area of untouched diverse wildlife which began to take shape thousands of years ago after the meltdown of the ancient glaciers.
- open to visitors! Here you will visit: museum of mythology, forest zoo, see entertainment program with Belarusian mythological character and have 2 rounds of horse-riding.
- Return to Minsk. Drive to farmhouse and have a National dinner here.
- National dinner at the hospitable country village that is located far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Here you will get a chance not only to relax, but to get acquainted with the Belarusian folk culture. Nice addition – is an introduction to one of the oldest traditional Belarusian crafts – beekeeping. You will be shown how to puzzle out with honey, learn about its different types and all useful properties.
- Return to Minsk.
- Overnight stay at hotel Minsk.
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Fly Back Home
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- Check-out from Hotel and Transfer to Airport.
Inclusions
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SIC (Seat in Coach)
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English speaking tour guide
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Return airport transfers
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